English–Korean
“be mistaken” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchakkkakada
Example
나는 그 사람이 나를 싫어하는 줄 착각했어.na neun keu sa ra mi na reul si reo ha neun chul chak kka kae sseo
I mistakenly thought that person disliked me.
How to say “be mistaken” in Korean
“Be mistaken” in Korean is 착각하다 (chakkkakada).
An incorrect interpretation replaces the facts in someone's mind, leading them to believe something untrue.
Example sentences with 착각하다
처음 본 사람을 친구인 줄 착각해서 인사했다.cheo eum pon sa ra meul chin gu in chul chak kka kae seo in sa haet tta
I mistook someone I had just met for a friend, so I greeted them.
Tips for using 착각하다
- It usually describes an unintentional error in understanding rather than deliberate deception, making it a useful choice when explaining a misunderstanding without blame.